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B4 AUJ

1990 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,763 mi
Last recorded113,763 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 AUJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 113,763 miles

Chips to screen

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 113,763 miles

Chips to screen

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 113,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chips to screen

interior mirror missing

washers poor

Fail 19 May 2025 113,685 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chips to screen

interior mirror missing

washers poor

Pass 23 May 2024 113,419 miles

Central Mirror missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 113,045 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 112,719 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 112,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 112,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 112,656 miles

Front both tyres cracking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear difficult to assess due to access (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 112,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres cracking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear difficult to assess due to access (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 112,656 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 112,656 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 112,478 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 111,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 111,662 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 105,943 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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B4 AUJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1990 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 120,696 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 AUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B4 AUJ registered?

B4 AUJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is B4 AUJ safe to buy?

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